1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Abarth 600

To start off, 1959 Abarth 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Abarth 1000 1959 Abarth 600
Make Abarth Abarth
Model 1000 600
Year Released 1958 1959
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 996 cc 747 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 87 HP 41 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 96 Nm 54 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 61 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58 mm 64 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 585 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1390 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2170 mm 2010 mm


 

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